YEARLY HIGH
0.0973 AOA
YEARLY LOW
0.0743 AOA
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0854 AOA

2020 PYG to AOA Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2020

During 2020, the PYG to AOA exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 29, valuing the pair at 0.0973. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 8, dropping to 0.0743.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0231 AOA. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0751 to the December average rate of 0.0942, the exchange rate registered a net change of 25.46% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2020 high of 0.0973 was up 26.20% compared to the 2019 peak of 0.0771, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

Comparing the value generated converting 5,000 PYG based on timing:

Yearly Peak High 487 AOA
2019 Average 292 AOA
Yearly Trough Low 371 AOA
Transaction Impact: A difference of 115.38 AOA purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2020.

0.0961
0.0732
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

PYG to AOA Seasonal Trends & Volatility Analysis

A structured review of seasonal halves, trading extremes, consecutive streaks, and historical baselines.

Seasonal Halves (H1 vs H2)

Seasonal

The average exchange rate in the first half of the year (H1: Jan–Jun) was 0.0814, compared to 0.0894 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0080 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0814
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0894

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2020 was March, with a trading range of 0.0081 AOA (High: 0.0825 / Low: 0.0745). On the other end, February was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0013 AOA (High: 0.0765 / Low: 0.0752).

March Spread (Volatile) ±0.0081
February Spread (Stable) ±0.0013

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and June, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 5 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between June and July, when the average rate fell by 0.0053 points.

Longest Streak 5 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0053

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2020: 0.0942) against the same month in 2019 (average: 0.0739), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0204 (+27.57%).

2020 Avg (December) 0.0942
2019 Avg (December) 0.0739

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.0762 0.0743 0.0751
February 0.0765 0.0752 0.0758
March 0.0825 0.0745 0.0775
April 0.0878 0.0817 0.0858
May 0.0890 0.0831 0.0859
June 0.0899 0.0852 0.0880
July 0.0859 0.0796 0.0827
August 0.0862 0.0796 0.0843
September 0.0899 0.0870 0.0888
October 0.0947 0.0902 0.0923
November 0.0949 0.0917 0.0940
December 0.0973 0.0928 0.0942